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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Coco Gauff of team USA plays a backhand in the Women's singles match against Leylah Fernandez of team Canada during day three of the 2025 United Cup at RAC Arena on December 29, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

How to get cheap tickets to see world’s best tennis players

An incredible line-up of Grand Slam champs and Aussie rising stars has been announced for a series of charity matches ahead of the Aus Open. Find out who’s playing and how to score cheap tickets.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Matt Kuhnemann and Mitch Swepson of the Heat celebrate the wicket of Sam Harper of the Stars during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

New Year’s BBL Bash back at the Gabba

What better way to kick off 2025 than with the reigning BBL champs? The Heat is hosting the Stars – and a special music act – at the Gabba on New Year’s Day, headlining an exciting January for Brisbane events.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Cameron Boyce of the Adelaide Strikers celebrates taking a wicket during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Getty Images)

Why you should spend New Year’s Eve with the Strikers

A big-name music act will follow a hot contest between the Strikers and Scorchers at Adelaide Oval’s NYE clash, with fireworks guaranteed on and off the field. Plus, see what other events are happening in the city to kick off 2025.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Will Sutherland of the Renegades bats during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 08, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Fans will catch sixes’: Renegades load up on explosive batters

The new-look Renegades will play their first Marvel home game of the season on Monday, with captain Will Sutherland predicting fireworks. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, and other big events happening in Melbourne.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat celebrates the wicket of Tom Rogers of the Stars during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Bartlett’s back-to-back ambitions for red-hot Heat

The BBL’s best fast bowler is determined to lead the Heat to a second straight title – starting with a danger game at The Gabba this weekend. Get the lowdown on that match, and other events happening around Brisbane.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Lloyd Pope of the Adelaide Strikers celebrates taking a wicket during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Getty Images)

Weatherald pledges to ‘go ballistic’ at Adelaide Oval

Big-hitting Strikers trio Weatherald, Short and Lynn are primed to punish the Stars on Friday night, launching a big weekend for Adelaide events. SEE WHAT’S ON

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: David Warner of the Thunder bats during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 12, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Thunder: we’re no underdogs in BBL Sydney Smash

Taking on last season’s finalists in Saturday’s derby will test the Thunder. But big-hitting recruit Sam Billings says his side is “as strong as anyone” ahead of the blockbuster, which headlines a big month of Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON

MELBOURNE . 18/01/2023. TENNIS. Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Rinky Hijikata on Rod Laver Arena . Rinky Hijikata celebrates after winning a big point 2nd set . Picture by Michael Klein

Six rising stars of Australian tennis to watch this summer

Attention tennis fans: these are the Aussie up-and-comers rising up the world rankings. The young guns reveal their dreams, the heroes they’ve modelled their games on and their secret weapons ahead of the AO.

International tennis umpire Tom Sweeney ahead of the Australian Open. Friday, November 22. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

How kid from Benalla came to travel the world as an elite tennis umpire

Tom Sweeney has reached the highest rank in international tennis umpiring since “helping out” at a tournament aged 16, with the lure of a free lunch. He reveals what it takes to officiate the sport’s biggest names.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Ben Dwarshuis of the Sixers celebrates after taking the wicket of Tom Rogers of the Renegades during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades at Sydney Cricket Ground on December 08, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Final defeat driving Sixers as Big Bash returns

The Sixers were outplayed in last season’s BBL final – but their shot at redemption starts at the SCG on Monday night, amid a stellar month of Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON

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